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Mashiach kept the whole Torah. He told every one that Torah was to be kept (see Mattityahu HaLevi / Matthew 5, also 28). All his teachings have as a base the Holy Torah and the Prophets. ANY ONE who teaches or proclaims that the Holy Mashiach broke the Torah and such notion is acceptable to him; this individual must be judged that his so called Mashiach is a false one, not the real one. This is the spirit of Armilus (anti-Messiah) present these last days. (See 1 Yochanan / John 2:18-22; 4:3) Armilus hates Torah and Israel. The Holy Mashiach was to come before the destruction to the Holy Temple according the prophet Daniel (Daniel 9:26). This means that the Holy Mashiach would be able to KEEP THE WHOLE TORAH. Not just part as we do today (since about one third of all the commandments of the Torah deal with Korbanot and Temple service). If some one proclaims today be the Mashiach, this person cannot keep all Torah (since the Holy Temple is destroyed), thus disqualify him. Yes, the Mashiach when He returns will rebuild the Holy Temple but according to Daniel 9:26 Mashiach will come first before the destruction of the Temple 2000 years ago! This is exactly the time when the Yemot HaMashiach (Days of Mashiach) were to start. And they did, with Mashiach’s coming! Also, His...
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Weekly Sidra: Matot (Tribes) Torah Portion: Bamidbar/ Numbers 30:2-32:42 Haftorah: Yermiyahu / Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 Bamidbar 30:3(2) If a man vows a vow to Hashem or swears an oath to prohibit himself, he shall not violate all that has come from his mouth he shall do. The laws of vows and oaths are extensive and take up many ...
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If a man makes a vow to HaShem or takes an oath imposing an obligation on himself, he shall not break his pledge; he must carry out all that has crossed his lips. [Numbers 30:3] This week we have a double portion Matot (Tribes) and Masei (Journeys). I will focus this week on Matot. The first Aliyah has Moses instructing Israel concerning vows. It ...
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Are freedom and commitment absolute opposites? How do I honor a decision in the face of changing emotions? These aren't new questions. In Parsha Yitro, Shemot/ Exodus 18:1 – 20:23 the mixed multitude are hearing from the Most High again. Just as we encounter God in varying circumstances, the Israelites found a different lan ...
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